Paris Saint-Germain will be losing Kylian Mbappe when he leaves the French outfit on a free transfer this summer - but have made their intentions clear when it comes to finding a replacement.
Mbappe's contract at the Parc des Princes expires in just a few months from now and has made it clear he intends to leave when his deal runs out.
The 25-year-old France international is widely expected to join Spanish giants Real Madrid in the summer, a deal which could be announced once it becomes clear the two sides cannot face one another in this season's Champions League.
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Mbappe will become the latest superstar to depart the French side after PSG have been unable to convert their domestic dominance into success in the Champions League, having reached the final just once.
Neymar left PSG over the summer as he moved to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in a reported €90m move as the Middle Eastern nation's teams continued to flex their financial muscle and pulling power with the wages on offer.
And GOAT Lionel Messi also left PSG last summer to head to the MLS and Inter Miami.
The 32-year-old remains the world record transfer when he stunned the football world when PSG paid €222m to Barcelona for the Brazil international as the French side smashed the record after meeting the forward's release clause in his Camp Nou deal.
And it appears PSG have set their sights on another of Barcelona's key assets with clear hallmarks of the Neymar deal as they seek to replace the void the impending departure of Mbappe will bring.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, PSG have had an offer worth €200m turned down by Barcelona for rising star Lamine Yamal.
The teenager made his first team debut for Xavi's side towards the end of last season aged just 15 and has a contact at Barcelona until the summer of 2026 at present, which has a buyout clause of €1bn.
The now 16-year-old winger has turned out 37 times for Barca this campaign in all competitions and has six goals under his belt and seven assists.
The report states PSG are "willing to go all out" when it comes to finding a replacement for Mbappe and that agent Jorge Mendes travelled to Barcelona to meet with club president Joan Laporta, who told PSG Yamal is not for sale.
It remains to be seen if the French side will return with a greater offer for the Spanish outfit's latest product off the La Masia production line to tempt the Camp Nou team to sell the prospect.
Topics: Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Transfers, Lamine Yamal
John McDougall